An Evening of Wine, Orchard Food & Conversation
From time to time we host small evening tastings around the Orchard table at Himalayan Orchard, our farmstay in the hills of Himachal near Shimla.
A handful of carefully chosen wines are explored slowly alongside simple plates from the kitchen — cheeses, breads, and seasonal ingredients from the farm. These informal evenings are less about expertise and more about noticing flavour, sharing stories, and enjoying good company.
NOTE: These are small gatherings with limited seating, usually shared by 4–8 guests.
These gatherings take place only occasionally, when the season and the orchard kitchen allow.
If you are planning a stay at Himalayan Orchard Farmstay, you may pre-book a Wine Evening
These evenings usually last about an hour to an hour and a half.
The Experience: ₹2500 per person
SAMPLE MENU 1
(Varies with the season and available wines)
Welcome Glass
A light, refreshing wine served on arrival.
First Pour
A bright white wine
with a small seasonal plate from the Orchard kitchen.
Second Pour
A fuller white or lighter red
paired with warm bread and a simple farm dish.
Third Pour
An elegant red wine
served alongside house-made charcuterie or a rustic savoury bite.
Final Pour
A deeper red or special bottle to finish the evening
with aged cheese and accompaniments.
Each wine is introduced briefly and tasted slowly, with conversation around the table.
Wines and pairings change with the season and what we are cooking in the Orchard kitchen.
Like many things at the orchard, the evening is simple — a few good wines, food from the kitchen, and conversation that lingers.
From time to time we host small evening tastings around the Orchard table at Himalayan Orchard, our farmstay in the hills of Himachal near Shimla.
A handful of carefully chosen wines are explored slowly alongside simple plates from the kitchen — cheeses, breads, and seasonal ingredients from the farm. These informal evenings are less about expertise and more about noticing flavour, sharing stories, and enjoying good company.
NOTE: These are small gatherings with limited seating, usually shared by 4–8 guests.
These gatherings take place only occasionally, when the season and the orchard kitchen allow.
If you are planning a stay at Himalayan Orchard Farmstay, you may pre-book a Wine Evening
These evenings usually last about an hour to an hour and a half.
The Experience: ₹2500 per person
SAMPLE MENU 1
(Varies with the season and available wines)
Welcome Glass
A light, refreshing wine served on arrival.
First Pour
A bright white wine
with a small seasonal plate from the Orchard kitchen.
Second Pour
A fuller white or lighter red
paired with warm bread and a simple farm dish.
Third Pour
An elegant red wine
served alongside house-made charcuterie or a rustic savoury bite.
Final Pour
A deeper red or special bottle to finish the evening
with aged cheese and accompaniments.
Each wine is introduced briefly and tasted slowly, with conversation around the table.
Wines and pairings change with the season and what we are cooking in the Orchard kitchen.
Like many things at the orchard, the evening is simple — a few good wines, food from the kitchen, and conversation that lingers.
SAMPLE MENU 2
(Specific bottles and small plates may vary depending on availability / season)
Cheese & Wine pairing
A tasting that moves toward deeper, nuttier and more robust flavours.
Cheeses are locally made by a regional cheesemaker
Wines are chosen from styles commonly available in India.
Borsalino
A soft, spreadable fresh cheese gently flavoured with herbs.
Suggested pairing: Dry Rosé or a light white wine
Served with: Lavash or pita, cherry tomatoes
Fontina
A semi-aged cow’s milk cheese with a richer texture and deeper flavour.
Suggested pairing: Chenin Blanc or another medium-bodied white
Served with: Warm potatoes or rustic bread
Gruyère
Aged for several months, this cheese develops a distinctive nutty flavour.
Suggested pairing: Pinot Noir or another light red
Served with: Walnuts and sourdough
Cheddar
A firm, mildly sharp cheese with a satisfying savoury depth.
Suggested pairing: Cabernet–Shiraz blend or another structured red
Served with: Crackers or apple chutney
Borsalinuts
A soft fresh cheese blended with walnuts and raisins.
Suggested pairing: A lightly sweet or late-harvest wine
Served with: Fig jam or almond biscotti
(Specific bottles and small plates may vary depending on availability / season)
Cheese & Wine pairing
A tasting that moves toward deeper, nuttier and more robust flavours.
Cheeses are locally made by a regional cheesemaker
Wines are chosen from styles commonly available in India.
Borsalino
A soft, spreadable fresh cheese gently flavoured with herbs.
Suggested pairing: Dry Rosé or a light white wine
Served with: Lavash or pita, cherry tomatoes
Fontina
A semi-aged cow’s milk cheese with a richer texture and deeper flavour.
Suggested pairing: Chenin Blanc or another medium-bodied white
Served with: Warm potatoes or rustic bread
Gruyère
Aged for several months, this cheese develops a distinctive nutty flavour.
Suggested pairing: Pinot Noir or another light red
Served with: Walnuts and sourdough
Cheddar
A firm, mildly sharp cheese with a satisfying savoury depth.
Suggested pairing: Cabernet–Shiraz blend or another structured red
Served with: Crackers or apple chutney
Borsalinuts
A soft fresh cheese blended with walnuts and raisins.
Suggested pairing: A lightly sweet or late-harvest wine
Served with: Fig jam or almond biscotti